Indonesia Confirms Release of Citizens from Gaza Flotilla
Foreign Minister Sugiono announces nine Indonesians detained by Israel during Gaza flotilla freed and en route home via Turkey. Read the government’s statement.
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Indonesia Negotiates Directly With Somali Ship Hijackers
Indonesia engages Somali hijackers to secure release of four citizens held from MT Honour 25. Read how the Foreign Ministry coordinates rescue efforts.
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President Orders Crackdown on Corruption in Bureaucracy
The President has ordered all state ministers and institutional heads to aggressively eliminate bureaucratic corruption and extortion. Read the full directive.
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Law Minister Ensures Safety of Indonesians Detained by Israel
Law Minister confirms Indonesia guarantees safety of citizens detained by Israel during Gaza flotilla mission. Read the government’s coordinated response.
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Indonesia Engages Allies to Protect Citizens Detained by Israel
Indonesia contacts Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey to secure nine citizens detained by Israel during Gaza aid flotilla. Read the Foreign Minister Sugiono’s statement.
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Indonesian Govt. Confirmed Nine of Their Citizens Are Kidnapped by Israeli Zionist Forces
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) confirmed that all Indonesian citizens participating in the humanitarian flotilla to the Gaza Strip were kidnapped by Israeli Zionist forces who ambushed their ships.
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Indonesia Backs China’s Digital Agenda at APEC 2026
Indonesia supports China’s push for inclusive digital transformation at APEC 2026, highlighting MSMEs, women, and youth. Read the full statement here.
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Indonesia Condemns Israeli Intervention on Humanitarian Mission of Global Sumud Flotilla
Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid strongly condemned the Israeli military's interception and detention of the international humanitarian mission Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0, which was en route to Gaza, Palestine.
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Indonesian Govt. Determines Eid al-Adha to Fall on May 27, 2026
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, has announced that 1 Zulhijah 1446 Hijri/2026 AD falls on Monday, May 18, 2026, so Eid al-Adha falls on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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Indonesia-Yemen Strengthen Collaborations in Guaranteeing Halal Products
The Indonesian government, through the Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH), is strengthening bilateral cooperation with Yemen in the field of halal product assurance.
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Saudi Authorities Arrest Three Indonesian Citizens for Fraud Hajj Services
The Indonesian National Police (INP), as part of the Hajj and Umrah Task Force, are following up on a report regarding Saudi Arabian security forces in Mecca who arrested three Indonesian citizens on suspicion of fraudulent Hajj services.
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PPIH Saudi Arabia Advised Indonesian Pilgrims to Implement Buddy System
Saudi Arabian Hajj Pilgrimage Organizers (PPIH) have urged Indonesian Hajj pilgrims not to travel alone and to implement a buddy system with at least three people during their travels in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
